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Another Birminghamian here...less than a mile away from SSDS.
FAL,
What's SSDS?
Thanks, Beck
SSDS = Southern Skin Divers Supply (in Bham). Southern Skin Divers Supply - Birmingham, Alabama - The SCUBA School
Good job not freaking out. People run into you a lot down there. I don't know if they're just not paying attention or what, but just keep in mind that as long as you can breathe, you're ok and you'll be fine. That was probably one of the best pieces of advice I've gotten b/c any time I get into a situation that could be scary, I just ask myself, "Can I breathe?" If the answer is yes (which it always has been), then I'm ok. You'll get the hang of it and it'll all be great.i did my frist 3 check out dives at vortex springs this weekend. It went pretty well i got a little scared on my frist two and cam up early when we went to swim around after doing skills my 3rd dive was a pleasure dive it went well till some guy in a dry suit ran into me form above and scared the crap out of me and tried to break me and my buddys hands apart (she was holding my hand to make me feel more comfey and help me to stay with our group) i found her and thumbed the dive and went up. But that aside i had a great time. I cant wate to finsh my next two dives and get my cert. ill have some pics up soon of me underwater
CCR diver in Alabaster - a few minutes south of Birmingham.
Heading to the Oriskany (we'll get blown out), then Morrison Springs (probably flooded), then Vortex this weekend